{cred} This person happens to be not only my boss - but my friend. She was my friend before becoming my boss - and I'm afraid that the work relationship has effectively ruined the friendship. Which is rather unfortunate... |
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{cred} This person happens to be not only my boss - but my friend. She was my friend before becoming my boss - and I'm afraid that the work relationship has effectively ruined the friendship. Which is rather unfortunate... |
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this is unfortunate heather. i'm sorry that you have been put in this position. i wish you the best of luck in this situation and i am just a google chat away if you EVER need anything ;)
ReplyDelete@lindsay thanks dear xoxo
ReplyDeleteDude, this sucks. I can't imagine how much this must suck for you. Especially since this person's a friend. Not a fair situation at all. Hang in there, my friend.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to work with/for friends. My husband recently found that out. Sorry you have to deal with this.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh --- I can relate to this entire post! Don't let other people get the best of you - especially with your job, it is hard enough without this added stress! xo
ReplyDeleteOh hell yeah I've done it. I'm raised it to an artform...bordering on the martyr-syndrome. And in my many decades of self depreciation I've discovered one truth. And it wasn't easy to swallow...this pearl of wisdom, but it's this: They are not wrong for doing all the pressure stuff on us. We are wrong for letting them. You've taken the first greatest step to stopping the madness. You realize that you can't please some people. And that those same people will take your hard work and kindness as a weakness. And they will find a way to profit from it. If you let go of her coattail, you may find talent that you didn't know you had. You may even surpass her. But if that starts to happen....be ready for part 2. I'll be here when you need support with that stage. (I have ALL the t-shirts in my closet)
ReplyDeleteGood luck
Cinn
aw man, I have someone like that too! I admire your strength!
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